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Of the Florids
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Shawn Hoo | Diode Editions

Of the Florids

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.0

RM45.00 MYR

This feels like wandering through a tropical archive where animals, myths, empire, and memory keep speaking to each other in strange, beautiful ways. If you like poetry that is rich, layered, and a little wild, this book offers that rare sense of being both intellectually alive and sensually enchanted. It’s especially rewarding for readers drawn to nature writing that refuses to be simple, and instead blooms into something queer, baroque, and haunting.
Buddhadasa: Theravada Buddhism and Modernist Reform in Thailand
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Peter A. Jackson | Silkworm Books

Buddhadasa: Theravada Buddhism and Modernist Reform in Thailand

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.25

RM45.00 MYR

72% off est. retail
This is a thoughtful pick if you like religion studied as a living force in society, not just as doctrine. Peter Jackson shows how Buddhadasa reworked Theravada Buddhism for a modern, democratic Thailand, making big philosophical ideas feel historically urgent. Readers who enjoy intellectual biography and Southeast Asian history will likely find it especially rewarding and surprisingly relevant.
Koreo-Japonica: A Re-Evaluation of a Common Genetic Origin
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Alexander Vovin | University Of Hawaii Press

Koreo-Japonica: A Re-Evaluation of a Common Genetic Origin

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.75

RM45.00 MYR

If you enjoy books that overturn long-held academic assumptions, this one has real bite. Vovin revisits a famous question in historical linguistics and argues, with impressive detail, that resemblance does not necessarily mean common ancestry. It’s the kind of scholarly work that feels meticulous, provocative, and especially rewarding for readers interested in language contact, reconstruction, and East Asian prehistory.
When the War Was Over: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge Revolution
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Elizabeth Becker | Publicaffairs Books/perseus Books Group

When the War Was Over: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge Revolution

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.25

RM45.00 MYR

44% off est. retail
This is the kind of history that feels painfully alive, because Elizabeth Becker blends deep reporting with the voices of people who endured the Khmer Rouge firsthand. It goes beyond dates and politics to show how ideology, fear, and international indifference shattered an entire country. If you want serious nonfiction that is harrowing, authoritative, and impossible to forget, this is a powerful read.
The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion
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Bhaskarananda | Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion

RM41.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.95

RM41.00 MYR

This feels like the kind of book people reach for when Hinduism seems vast and intimidating, then keep reading because it makes complex ideas feel approachable. Swami Bhaskarananda answers both practical and profound questions with calm clarity, so it works well for curious beginners and thoughtful spiritual seekers alike. If you want a grounded overview that connects beliefs, practices, and purpose of life, this is a genuinely welcoming place to start.
Singapore Flings: Literary Stopovers From Chekhov to Tagore
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Ira B. Nadel | Epigram Books

Singapore Flings: Literary Stopovers From Chekhov to Tagore

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 0.0

RM45.00 MYR

This feels perfect for readers who love seeing a city through the eyes of great writers. By tracing literary stopovers from figures like Chekhov to Tagore, it offers a wonderfully cosmopolitan portrait of Singapore that is both cultured and surprising. You can imagine readers enjoying how it turns a place into a meeting point of stories, history, and imagination.
China and Russia: The New Rapprochement
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China and Russia: The New Rapprochement

RM45.00 MYR

RM45.00 MYR

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If you follow geopolitics, this feels like the kind of book that helps the headlines finally make sense. Lukin goes beyond the easy anti-West explanation and shows how shared interests, tensions, and long-term strategy brought China and Russia closer. It’s especially compelling for readers who want a grounded, nuanced look at how Eurasia is reshaping global politics.
Philippine Politics and the Marcos Technocrats: The Emergence and Evolution of a Power Elite
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Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem | Ateneo De Manila University Press

Philippine Politics and the Marcos Technocrats: The Emergence and Evolution of a Power Elite

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.19

RM45.00 MYR

This is a sharp, revealing look at how expertise, not just dynasty, became a route to power in the Philippines. You get a richer picture of the Marcos years by seeing how technocrats navigated government, business, and global institutions like the IMF and World Bank. If you like political history that explains who really shapes policy behind the scenes, this feels especially rewarding.
Li, Qi and Shu: An Introduction to Science and Civilization in China
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Ho Peng Yoke | Dover Publications

Li, Qi and Shu: An Introduction to Science and Civilization in China

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.6

RM45.00 MYR

31% off est. retail
This is a great read if you love seeing how a whole civilization made sense of the world through interconnected ideas. It brings Chinese thought alive not as abstract theory, but as something shaping astronomy, mathematics, alchemy, and the search for immortality. Readers who enjoy big-picture intellectual history will find it rich, unusual, and quietly mind-expanding.
200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom
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200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom

RM45.00 MYR

RM45.00 MYR

This is a rewarding read if you enjoy history with both breadth and nuance. It brings together scholars and specialists to trace how Singapore and the United Kingdom shaped each other, while also taking a thoughtful, balanced look at the British legacy. Readers would likely appreciate how it feels both commemorative and critical, giving you a fuller sense of the past and where the relationship may go next.
The Dancing Girls of Lahore: Selling Love and Saving Dreams in Pakistan's Pleasure District
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Louise Brown | Harper Perennial

The Dancing Girls of Lahore: Selling Love and Saving Dreams in Pakistan's Pleasure District

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.85

RM45.00 MYR

This is the kind of nonfiction that reads with the emotional pull of a novel, drawing you deep into a hidden world most people never truly see. Louise Brown writes with remarkable restraint and compassion, which makes Maha and her daughters feel heartbreakingly real rather than sensationalized. If you’re drawn to stories about women, survival, and the weight of tradition, this one lingers long after the final page.
Dari Ngak Ngik Ngok Ke Dheg Dheg Plas
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Irama Nusantara, Ignatius Aditya  | Binatang Press

Dari Ngak Ngik Ngok Ke Dheg Dheg Plas

RM45.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.67

RM45.00 MYR

Buku ini terasa seperti membuka lemari kenangan musik Indonesia yang lama terkunci, lalu menemukan betapa kayanya cerita di balik bunyi-bunyian yang akrab di telinga. Cocok buat kamu yang suka melihat musik bukan cuma sebagai hiburan, tapi juga sebagai jejak sosial dan budaya. Pembaca kemungkinan akan menyukai cara buku ini mengajak menengok masa lalu untuk memahami arah perjalanan musik Indonesia ke depan.
An Idiom a Day: Illustrated Stories of Chinese Sayings, Vol. 4
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Wu Yuan

An Idiom a Day: Illustrated Stories of Chinese Sayings, Vol. 4

RM41.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 0.0

RM41.00 MYR

This feels perfect for anyone who enjoys learning through stories instead of dry memorization. The illustrated idioms make Chinese sayings feel lively, memorable, and rooted in culture, so each page gives you a small, satisfying insight. Readers would likely love how easy it is to dip into daily, making language learning feel charming rather than intimidating.
City Guide Singapore
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City Guide Singapore

RM41.00 MYR

RM41.00 MYR

49% off est. retail
This is a great pick if you want more than just a list of sights and addresses. It gives Singapore texture, from its food and neighborhoods to its history and cultural mix, so the city feels alive before you even arrive. Readers who like planning with confidence will love the detailed maps, strong recommendations, and the sense that every district has its own distinct personality.
Not Just Another Grandpa Story: People’s Association, 60 Years of Community Bonding
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People’s Association | People’s Association

Not Just Another Grandpa Story: People’s Association, 60 Years of Community Bonding

RM41.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 0.0

RM41.00 MYR

This feels like a heartfelt walk through how neighbourhoods, friendships, and shared identity were built over decades. It would suit someone who enjoys Singapore history told through everyday people rather than distant facts. Readers would likely appreciate its nostalgic, grounded tone and the way it celebrates community bonding as something lived and felt.